Teacher of Art & Textiles

About the role

About Birchwood High School

Birchwood High School is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school, offering eight forms of entry for students in Years 7 to 11, along with a thriving Sixth Form that provides a diverse range of A-Level and BTEC courses. With a strong all-ability ethos, we are committed to ensuring that every student is valued, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential. As a non-selective, co-educational school, we take pride in serving our local community and delivering a high-quality education that empowers young people for the future.

We are delighted to have been judged ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted (January 2025), reflecting our dedication to educational excellence.

Situated in Bishop’s Stortford, our school enjoys an attractive, open setting near the town centre and train station, with excellent transport links to London, Cambridge, and beyond.

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic teacher to join our team and help drive exceptional outcomes for pupils in Art and Textiles. This role is for a teacher of technology with a specialism for textiles, plus a knowledge of teaching Art. This role offers an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to share their expertise, inspire students, and foster a love of the subject. We are looking for someone who is committed to high standards of teaching, with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage students at all levels. Your enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment will be key in shaping the educational experience of our pupils. If you are a creative and motivated teacher who is passionate about helping students achieve their full potential in Art and Textiles, we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the educational experience of our students. The faculty is well led and the team are enthusiastic, committed and supportive. We have a strong commitment to continuous professional development and teacher work-life balance. For more information about the EPA Faculty and the curriculum maps please visit the school website (here). If you have any further questions about this post, please feel free to email the Head of Faculty, Miss D Morrison on dmorrison@birchwoodhigh.org.uk.

How to Apply

Please apply using the MyNewTerm staff application form (CV applications cannot be accepted).
Please complete all sections of the application form fully, including your full work history with no unexplained gaps since leaving education. Please ensure that you include in your statement the reason for your interest in the role, what relevant skills and experience you how that will assist you in fulfilling the expectations of the role, your values and why you want to be part of the Birchwood Community.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 25th April 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 1st May 2025.
Informal visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the HR Manager at admin@birchwoodhigh.or.guk or 01279 655936.

Birchwood High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff , visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) as well as other pre-employment checks, including an online check, outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024).
To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.